Registration is now open for the 2009 Operation Camp Purple.

This is an awesome opportunity for military kids ages 7-17. For a week, the kids spend time with other military kids have fun, forgetting the stresses of deployment and even learn way to cope with those stresses.

The camp has locations all over the United States. The best part is that the camp is FREE .. thanks to supporters like the Sierra Club.

You can find out more information here — http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=op_default

What is Operation Camp Purple?

These free, week-long, overnight camps are open to all military children ages 7-17. The program aims to help military kids experience carefree fun while also learning coping skills to deal with deployment-related stress and fostering relationships with other children who know what they are going through. Operation Purple camp allows kids to gain confidence by learning to be stewards of the community and of the environment.